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In-House vs. Outsource (Quick Feasibility)

Generates a structured, 600-word feasibility analysis comparing in-house vs outsourcing using your scope/resources/options, with assumptions, cost/timeline/quality/risk comparison, clear recommendation, and actionable next steps.

Prompt Content

Act as an operations analyst. Deliver a concise feasibility analysis comparing in-house delivery vs outsourcing for the project below. Inputs (fill in): • Project scope: <project-scope> Project Scope </project-scope> • In-house resources: <in-house-resources> In House Resources </in-house-resources> • Outsourcing options: <outsourcing-options> Outsourcing Options </outsourcing-options> Follow these steps: 1) Extract goals, deliverables, constraints, quality bars, budget, and target timeline from the inputs. 2) Note critical assumptions or data gaps (max 5). 3) Draft two approaches (In-House, Outsourcing) covering: • Scope fit and key activities • Effort and timeline (phases, durations) • Cost estimate (range; drivers and sensitivities) • Quality and risk factors • Resource plan and dependencies 4) Compare approaches across cost, timeline, quality, control, and risk. 5) Provide a clear recommendation (one or hybrid) with 2-3 reasons tied to inputs. 6) List 3-5 immediate next steps. Constraints: • Use the exact section headings below. • Be specific and numeric where inputs allow; otherwise state assumptions. • Keep total length under 600 words. • Objective tone; no marketing language. Output format: Executive Summary Assumptions In-House Approach Outsourcing Approach Comparison Recommendation Next Steps

Variables

Project Scope: Project goals, deliverables, success/quality criteria, constraints, target timeline, budget range, risk tolerance.; Example: Build an MVP mobile app (iOS/Android) with auth, payments, and analytics. Must pass SOC 2 controls, launch in 12 weeks, budget $120k-$160k.
In House Resources: Team skills and availability, internal rates/costs, tools, past experience, capacity per week, competing priorities.; Example: 2 FE devs (React Native) 50% each, 1 BE dev (Node) 25%, 1 designer 50%, internal rate avg $95/hr; CI/CD set up; limited payment integration experience.
Outsourcing Options: Vendors/freelancers, locations, pricing models, quoted rates, SLAs/availability, quality signals (refs, portfolio).; Example: Vendor A (nearshore) $70-$90/hr, can start in 2 weeks, provides QA + PM; Freelancer B $85/hr, fintech experience, 20 hrs/week; both offer 30-day warranty.